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Art. 440 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Dritte Abteilung: Der Erwachsenenschutz; Zwölfter Titel: Organisation; Erster Abschnitt: Behörden und örtliche Zuständigkeit; A. Erwachsenenschutzbehörde
Art. 440 ZGB
Die Erwachsenenschutzbehörde ist eine Fachbehörde. Sie wird von den Kantonen bestimmt.
Sie fällt ihre Entscheide mit mindestens drei Mitgliedern. Die Kantone können für bestimmte Geschäfte Ausnahmen vorsehen.
Sie hat auch die Aufgaben der Kindesschutzbehörde.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (315)
RBOG.2014.Nr.6 · tg (Art. 440 Abs. 2 ZGB)
Approval of Final Report After Protective Representation Termination
Cited in the preamble section heading regarding the competence of the collegiate body for approving the final report.
C1 24 121 · vs (Art. 440 al. 1 CC)
Mother Granted De Facto Custody; Father's Visitation Modified
Cited in reasoning regarding the function of interdisciplinary authorities, but not in the final orders 1-4.
106 2025 34 · fr (art. 440 al. 1 CC)
Placement Appeal Admissibility and Procedural Defect Remand
Cited in the reasoning to mention the requirement for an interdisciplinary composition of the authority.
PQ250013 · zh (Art. 440 Abs. 3 ZGB)
Child Welfare vs. Parental Refusal of Medical Treatment
Concerns the suitability and necessity of measures to avert endangerment of child welfare.
106 2025 19 · fr (Art. 440 al. 1 CC)
Mandatory Outpatient Treatment Duration Upheld Following Involuntary Hospitalization
Cited in the reasoning (not dispositive) to establish jurisdiction for appeals against decisions of the adult protection authority.
9.2024.116 · ti (art. 440 cpv. 3 CC)
Child Visitation Dispute Regarding Overnight Stays
Cited in connection with the appealability of decisions by regional protection authorities concerning minors.
C/26602/2011 · ge (art. 440 al. 3, 450b al. 1 et 450f CC; art. 153 al. 1 et 2 LaCC; art. 126 al. 3 LOJ)
Father's Appeal Regarding Termination of Protective Supervision Over Visitation Rights
Cited in the reasoning section as the basis for the appeal's admissibility timeline and relevant procedural laws for decisions from the Tribunal de protection.
9.2024.42 · ti (art. 440 cpv. 3 CC)
Guardian Fee Claim Prescription Appeal
Cited in the reasoning as part of the procedural basis for appealing decisions of the Regional Protection Authority to the Protection Chamber of the Court of Appeal.
C/10441/2014 · ge (art. 440 al. 3 CC)
Mother's Visitation Rights Reduced Due to Child's Psychological Needs
Cited in the reasoning (1.1) regarding the admissibility of the appeal, which justifies declaring the appeal admissible.
C/19421/2020 · ge (art. 440 al. 3 CC)
Appeal Against Protection Tribunal Decision Expanding Visitation Rights Due to Procedural Violations
Cited in the formal part regarding the admissibility and deadline for the appeal.
KE.2024.17 · bs (Art. 450 Abs. 1 in Verbindung mit Art. 440 Abs. 3 und Art. 314 Abs. 1 ZGB sowie § 17 Abs. 1 des kantonalen Kindes- und Erwachsenenschutzgesetzes (KESG, SG 212.400))
Appeal Dismissed: Non-Recognition of French Custody Judgment Due to Lack of Standing and Public Order Concerns
These provisions establish the general right to appeal against decisions of the Kindesschutzbehörde to the Administrative Court.
C1 24 220 · vs (Art. 389 Abs. 2 i.V.m. Art. 440 Abs. 3 ZGB)
KESB Decision Upheld: Child Placement in Closed Facility Affirmed
Cited in the reasoning concerning the suitability and necessity requirements for withdrawing the right to determine residence.
C/2232/2022 · ge (art. 440 al. 3, 450b al. 1 et 450f CC)
Father Appeals Child Placement Authorization Due to Procedural Errors
Cited as the legal basis governing the admissibility and appeal period for decisions from the Tribunal de protection.
9.2024.96 · ti (art. 440 cpv. 3 CC)
Protection Authority Decision on Child Supervision Challenged Due to Hair Testing and Visitation Restrictions
Cited in conjunction with Art. 450 CC as the basis for the appeal jurisdiction concerning minors.
C/16702/2010 · ge (art. 440 al. 3 CC)
Father's Visitation Suspension Upheld Despite Due Process Claim
Cited as a procedural basis for the appealability of decisions from the Protection of Adults and Children Tribunal.